Architectural Civil Engineer

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings.

About the role

This is a 12-month onsite temporary assignment located in San Antonio, TX 78264. Pay rate is $52.52 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate architectural, civil, and structural installations (foundations, steel erection, etc.) and commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, and contractor-generated RFIs.
• Apply extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for civil and structural installations, including Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, and arc flash safety.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Work with building construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover to end users.
• Coordinate weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, and manufacturing shops.
• Conduct continuous work progress inspections.
• Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
• Conduct inspections and observations of civil and structural building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Oversee work of civil and structural contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, and coordination with other groups.
• Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule for Project Managers.
• Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Effectively communicate technical matters in written and verbal formats.
• Multi-task, manage time, and prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience.
• 2+ years in construction management.
• Experience in design criteria development for architectural, civil, and structural systems.
• Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.
• 5+ years in architectural, civil, and/or structural design field.
• Good organizational, communication, and schedule management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Bachelor’s Degree.